model-kartei.de

model-kartei.de: international community for models and photographers

model-kartei.de is an online platform that presents itself as one of the largest communities for models and photographers worldwide. According to the website's own data, it brings together more than 300,000 members and offers a space where professionals and amateurs in the industry can build their network, showcase their work and access job opportunities.

Professional profiles and sedcards

The community is structured around different types of profiles. Among the data shown on the platform are 52,989 female models, 10,148 male models, 39,441 photographers, 2,034 make-up artists, 730 photo studios, 426 advertising agencies, 513 producers, 1,331 photo editors, 242 designers, 48 stylists, 52 hair stylists, 122 bodypainters, 122 illustrators, 163 media companies, 59 model agencies and 22 clients. The website indicates that there are fifteen different types of sedcard (professional model comp cards) that users can create and customise.

Community features

The platform allows users to register for free and build their own network with clients, contractors, friends and artists. Key features include creating online sedcards, uploading and discovering photographs, participating in discussion forums, browsing job offers, events, workshops, modelsharings, seasonal events and local meetups (Stammtische). Job searches can be filtered by region or extended beyond national borders.

Audiovisual content and publications

The site includes a video section called model-kartei.TV, which publishes episodes on topics related to fashion and photography. It also has a blog where news and reflections are shared. The website is available in several languages: German, English, Czech and Russian (in beta phase).

Access and registration

Registration is free and gives access to all community features. The platform also offers complementary applications such as model-kartei MAPS, model-kartei Messenger and model-kartei MOBILE, as well as the goMK.de portal. The site states that the use of cookies is necessary to improve the browsing experience.